Privacy Policy
Add Foundation Website Privacy and Cookies Policy
This is the privacy and cookies policy for the collection, retention and use/process of information that you provide to us about yourself at www.addfoundation.com(Site). The Site is operated by or on behalf of Add Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization engaged in social/ charitable activities/ services(we, us and our).
We are committed to protecting your privacy with our ethical practices in line with this privacy and cookies policy. We appreciate that you do not want your personal information distributed indiscriminately and here we explain how we collect information, what we do with it and what controls you have.
Your use of the Site constitutes your consent to that the collection, retention and use/process of your information in accordance with terms of this privacy and cookies policy and you shall be bound all the terms and conditions of this privacy and cookies policy.
We reserve the right to change this privacy and cookies policy from time to time by changing it on the Site. Hence, to make sure you are aware, please review this policy periodically.
Information we may collect from you
When you make a donation, attend an event or volunteer with Add Foundation, we may collect certain information from you such as your name, age, address, email address, occupation, phone number, payment processing details and other relevant information as Add Foundation may require for its legitimate purpose.
When you visit the Site, we may, by means of cookies and/or other similar technologies, automatically collect additional information about you – such as the type of internet browser or mobile device you use, any website from which you have come to the Site, your IP address (the unique address which identifies your computer or mobile device on the internet) and/or the operating system of your computer or mobile device. See Cookies and other technologies for more information.
Location data
We may collect information through the Site as to your location to send information of our projects/ events/ campaignsfocused on or near to your location that are dependent on knowing where you are, where requested or agreed to by you. This information may also be collected in combination with an identifier associated with your device to enable us to recognize your mobile browser or device when you return to the Site.
Delivery of location services will involve the look-up of your country/state/ city of location by reference to your IP address against public sources. See Cookies and other technologies for more information on the use of cookies and device identifiers on the Site.
You may opt out at any time from allowing further access by us to your location data by changing the settings on your browser.
Cookies and other technologies
When you interact with the Site, we try to make that experience simple and meaningful. When you visit the Site, a web server sends a cookie or other similar technology to your computer or mobile device (as the case may be). Cookies are small pieces of information which are issued to your computer or mobile device (as the case may be) when you visit a website and which store and sometimes track information. A number of cookies we use last only for the duration of your web session and expire when you close your browser. Other cookies are used to remember you when you return to the Site and will last for longer.
The cookies and/or other similar technologies we use collect information, such as the type of internet browser or mobile device you use, any website from which you have come to the Site, your IP address and/or the operating system of your computer or mobile device.
We use cookies and/or other similar technologies, such as tracking pixels, either alone or in combination with each other to:
- remember that you have visited us before. This means we can identify the number of unique visitors we receive. This allows us to make sure we have enough capacity for the number of users that we get;
- customize elements of the promotional layout and/or contents of the pages of the Site;
- collect statistical information about how you use the Site (including how long you spend on the Site) and where you have come to the Site from, so that we can improve the Site and learn which parts of the Site are most popular with users; and
- gather information about the pages on the Site that you visit, and also other information about other websites that you visit, so as to simply monitor and improve our services. This information is collected by reference to the IP address that you are using and includes information about the county, state and city you are in, together with the name of your internet service provider.
Some of the cookies used by the Site are set by us, and some are set by third parties who are delivering services on our behalf.
Most web and mobile device browsers automatically accept cookies but, if you prefer, you can change your browser to prevent that or to notify you each time a cookie is set. You can also learn more about cookies by visiting www.allaboutcookies.orgwhich includes additional useful information on cookies and how to block cookies using different types of browser or mobile device. Please note, however, that by blocking or deleting cookies used on the Site, you may not be able to take full advantage of the Site.
Uses made of your information
We use your before-mentioned information where it is necessary for adequate performance of Add Foundation’s obligation towards achieving the objectives for which it is formed and given our legitimate interest in improving our services and our users’ experience with the Site.
We use personally identifiable information you provide about yourself:
- To process your donation
- To send you a receipt for your donation
- To send you a thank you note for your donation or volunteering
- To respond to your questions or comments about Add Foundation
- To send you additional information about Add Foundation projects/ events/ campaigns
- To send you invitations for upcoming events/ programs that may interest you
- To audit the downloading of data from the Site
- To improve the layout and/or content of the pages of the Site and customize them for users
- To carry out research on our users’ demographics
- To identify visitors to the Site
- To send you information we think you may find useful or which you have requested from us or those of carefully selected third parties, provided you have indicated that you do not object to being contacted for these purposes
We use non-identifying basic information (aggregate data) to analyze Site’s use and to improve the content and design of the Site.
We will not use personal information in any way other than as described under this policy. Exceptions to these are limited to sharing personal information to cooperate with law enforcement officials.
You can tell us not to contact you with information regarding us or those of third parties or to share your details with third parties so that they can send you information regarding their products and services, either at the point such information is collected on the Site (by checking or un-checking (as directed) the relevant box) or, where you do not wish us to continue to use your information in this way, by following the unsubscribe instructions on any communications sent to you. You can also exercise the right at any time by contacting us using the Contacting us details at the end of this privacy policy.
Information sharing
We may share aggregate data such as how many people attended an event, how many volunteers, average donation amount etc. with sponsors, partners and other third parties and for other lawful purposes. These statistics will not include any personally identifying information.
We may disclose your personal information to any of our affiliates, or to our agents or contractors who assist us in providing the services we offer through the Site, processing transactions, fulfilling requests for information, receiving and sending communications, updating database, analysing data, providing IT and other support services or in other tasks, from time to time. Our agents and contractors will only use your information to the extent necessary to perform their functions.Add Foundation cannot guarantee that such parties will keep your personal information confidential and Add Foundation will not be liable in any manner for any loss of confidentiality attributable to such third parties.
In the event that we undergo re-organisation or are sold to a third party, you agree that any personal information we hold about you may be transferred to that re-organised entity or third party.
We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or if we believe that such action is necessary to prevent fraud or cyber crime or to protect the Site or the rights, property or personal safety of any person.
Public forums
The Site may, from time to time, make chat rooms, message boards, news groups and/or other public forums available to its users. Any information that is disclosed in these areas becomes public information and you should exercise caution when using these and never disclose your personal information.
External links
The Site may, from time to time, contain links to external sites. This privacy and cookies policy does not apply to such external sites. Add Foundation is not expressly or impliedly responsible for, or liable to any loss or damage caused to you by the collection, use and retention of personal information by such site in any manner whatsoever. It is important that you review the privacy policies of all websites you visit before you disclose any information to such websites.
Payment Gateway
We use well-recognised and proven technology for payments. Payment information is transferred by the use of an SSL connection which offers the highest degree of security that the donor’s browser is able to support. Several layers of built-in security, including an advanced firewall system, encryption of credit card numbers, and use of passwords, protect the collected information.We do not collect or have access to the credit card numbers or bank account information our third-party vendors collect to process online transactions.
Security
We place great importance on the security of all personal information associated with our users. We have security measures in place to attempt to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of personal information under our control. For example, our security and privacy policies are periodically reviewed and enhanced as necessary and only authorised personnel have access to personal information. Whilst we cannot ensure or guarantee that loss, misuse or alteration of information will never occur, we use all reasonable efforts to prevent it.
You should bear in mind that submission of information over the internet is never entirely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of information you submit via the Site whilst it is in transit over the internet and any such submission is at your own risk.
It is advisable to close your browser when you have finished your user session to help ensure others do not access your personal information if you use a shared computer or a computer in a public place.
Storage of your information
Your personal information which we collect is sent to and stored on secure servers located in India. Such storage is necessary in order to process the information. Personal information submitted may be transferred by us to our other offices and/or to the third parties mentioned in the circumstances described above (see Information sharing), which may be situated outside India and may be processed by staff operating outside India.
Third party processors have limited access to your information to perform tasks to improve our services or to adequately perform contractual obligation.
Your rights
You have a legal right to a copy of all the personal information about you held by us. On request, we will provide you with a copy of this information. You also have a right to correct any errors in that information. As mentioned above, you have a right to prevent the use of your personal information for direct marketing purposes.
Retention Period
Add Foundation retains your personal information for as long as is necessary for the performance of its obligations or to comply with legal obligations. If you no longer want us to use your information, you can request that we erase your personal information.
Copyright
All content on this Site including graphics, text, icons, interfaces, audio clips, logos, images and software is the property of Add Foundation and/or its content suppliers and is protected by Indian and international copyright laws. The arrangement and compilation (meaning the collection, arrangement, and assembly) of all content on this Site is the exclusive property of Add Foundation and protected by Indian and international copyright laws. Permission is given to use the resources of this Site only for the purposes of making enquiries, making a donation or placing an order for the purchase of Add Foundation products. Any other use, including the reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, republication, display or performance, of the content on this Site can only be made with the express permission of Add Foundation. All other trademarks, brands and copyrights other than those belonging to Add Foundation belong to their respective owners and are their property.
If you have any questions at all about Add Foundation’s privacy and cookies policy, please write to us at:connect@addfoundation.com.
These terms and conditions shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of India.
If these terms and conditions are not accepted in full, the use of this site must be terminated immediately.